The Klein ISD Board of Trustees approved several bond-related items and property measures during its Nov. 9 regular meeting.

Key details: With 6-0 votes, the trustees approved:

• The 2026 Districtwide Safety and Security Enhancements Package No. 2

• Consultant contracts to develop an updated long-range capital plan, educational specifications and related safety and security measures

• Authorization to initiate the district's 2026 roofing project

In another 6-0 vote, trustees approved a resolution authorizing the potential sale or long-term lease of approximately 5.9 acres of district property at 12550 Bammel North Houston Road, which includes an approximately 30,000-square-foot multipurpose building.

Quote of note: “Some of the most important work happens behind the scenes: roof replacements, air conditioning, electrical systems … and other critical infrastructure upgrades help keep our schools operating and protect the community's investment,” Doug Massey, Klein ISD Chief of Operations said. “Taking care of our schools means looking beyond what's visible."

Sandwich shop Tony’s Italian Delicatessen is now open in Spring, owner Lori Hutchison confirmed.

The details: Located at 1700 City Plaza Drive, Ste. 100, this marks an expansion for the restaurant, which has two other locations in Montgomery and Tomball.

The new Spring location features the following details:

• The menu offers a variety of food, including hot and cold subs, salads and wraps.

• The restaurant is open Monday through Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

• Catering services are also available.

As Thanksgiving approaches, the Greater Houston area is hosting several turkey trot races.

The details: The events are subject to change and include:

• The second annual 1K Turkey Trot at Peckham Park in Katy on Nov. 14

• The District 2.4.9 Turkey Trot in Tomball on Nov. 21, benefiting the nonprofit Kirstyn’s Krew.

• The Better Together Turkey Trot in Spring on Nov. 26, hosted by Kids R Kids.

• The 18th annual Bay Area Turkey Trot in Houston on Nov. 26, where dogs are welcome.

• The Jersey Village Turkey Trot on Nov. 26 at Jersey Village High School.

• The Addi's Faith Turkey Day 5K and Kids Wishbone 1K in Kingwood on Nov. 26, supporting Addi's Faith Foundation.

Lone Star College System did not cut any classes from its core curriculum after conducting a review mandated by Senate Bill 37, which went into effect in September 2025.

What’s happened: Under SB 37, governing boards of higher education institutions must review their core curriculum lists every five years, with the first review due by Jan. 1, 2027, according to the bill posted on the Texas Legislature’s website.

On Nov. 5, LSCS’s board of trustees unanimously approved a list of 135 courses for the college system’s core curriculum for the 2026-27 school year.

How we got here: A team of faculty members evaluated LSCS’s core curriculum list, in accordance with SB 37, from February to September.

Texas lawmakers and legislators-elect began filing new bills on Nov. 9, unofficially kicking off the 90th state legislative session. By noon, they had submitted more than 1,000 legislative proposals that they hoped would be considered at the state Capitol next year.

The overview: When the 90th legislative session begins Jan. 12, Texas will be led by all Democratic statewide officials. Democrats also won control of the Texas House during the Nov. 3 election, while Republicans retained Senate control.

Zooming in: Democratic lawmakers were the first to file bills in both legislative chambers, signaling some of the party's priorities as Texans prepare for the first Democratic-led state government and divided legislature in a generation.

State Rep. John Bucy, D-Austin, filed bills to expand who is eligible for Medicaid in the state, while Sen. Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, proposed tightening regulations on the booming data center industry.

More details: Lawmakers had filed at least 57 constitutional amendments before press time Nov. 9, including measures on property taxes, sports betting and term limits for elected officials.